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Network Engineer

Leidos Inc, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States


Description

Job Title:

Network Engineer

Clearance Required: Top Secret SCI clearance

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

The Leidos Defense Group has an opening for a

Network Engineer

supporting the

TENCAP

program at

Fort Belvoir, VA . This is an opportunity to apply your network engineering expertise to help advance Army TENCAP’s mission of integrating national, commercial, and tactical ISR capabilities into operational Army systems.

In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize network architectures that enable the flow of critical intelligence data across multiple platforms. You will work alongside systems, network, and cybersecurity engineers to ensure resilient, secure, and high‑performance network solutions that directly support Army ISR modernization.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the

Network Engineer and technical authority

for network design, integration, and performance.

Maintain and evolve

network architecture , technical baselines, and overall network performance.

Collaborate with systems and network engineering teams to meet technical performance requirements and mission objectives.

Support coordination of

network requirements , hardware and software design, and full

verification and validation

activities.

Design and implement network infrastructure supporting ISR data flows and integration with existing intelligence platforms and networks.

Contribute to the development of

technical documentation , architecture diagrams, and engineering reports supporting the TENCAP mission.

Provide expert recommendations on information system design, integration and test, performance analysis, administration, security, and policy.

Basic Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance .

Bachelor’s degree

with

12‑15 years

of relevant experience, or

Master’s degree

with

10‑13 years .

Experience with

ISR systems, satellite communications, or intelligence networks

(highly desirable).

Familiarity with

ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE)

tools (preferred).

Senior‑level expertise in networking technologies (e.g.,

Cisco ,

Microsoft/Linux ,

VPN ,

crypto , etc.; specific qualifications TBD).

Demonstrated ability to serve as a

senior technical authority , network engineering leader, and trusted advisor in complex mission environments.

Pay Range:

$116,350 – $210,325

Pay range is indicative and not guaranteed. Compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, and market data.

Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. We offer competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement advantages. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status. Leidos will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Original Posting:

April 22, 2026

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